Batman v Superman. Godzilla v King Kong. Solicitor v Conveyancer. There have been some monumental ding-dongs throughout history. . . But, if you’re looking to buy or sell property, which prizefighter do you choose for your corner? Well at s1homes we’d leave aside the superheroes and prehistoric pugilists and focus instead on the property professionals. […]
Archive for the ‘First-time buyers’ Category
It’s so easy to fall in love with a hot property on s1homes. Unfortunately, it can be a little more difficult navigating your way around the cold concepts of Fixed Price, Offers Over and Offers Around. But learning the implications of this terminology is important. After all, you don’t want any financial hiccups affecting the […]
If you’re a first-time buyer, it’s worth bearing in mind someday you might be a property seller too. Finding the right team and services to help with purchasing is a wise move for the future – if you decide to sell-up, you already have a network of trustworthy people who can make selling as smooth […]
Taking the plunge and purchasing your own property is an exciting time for all house hunters. If you decide to go for a new build, you’re essentially buying a blank canvas, but if you opt for a home that’s lived in, it’s likely you’ll have to negotiate a few things with the current owners. So […]
Out with the old, in with the new is a traditional New Year’s phrase on many minds as we’ve moved into 2019, especially when it comes to choosing a property. While traditional homes have their style and charm, modern builds offer the excitement of a brand new living space and fresh environment. So, let’s take […]
Moving to a new home in 2019 could be the best Christmas present you receive this year, or maybe finding that dream home is your New Year’s Resolution for 2019. Either way, to help you find your new home, we’re sharing a selection of houses across Scotland, which could be just what you’re looking for. […]
Scotland’s home builders welcomed official statistics showing a 3 per cent increase in new house building for 2017-18 (17,731) compared with the previous year (17,293) but highlighted a mixed picture in the detail of the figures, with 16 per cent fewer (532) private sector-led homes completed in Q1 2018 compared with the same quarter in […]
So you want to buy a home? That’s great news. But it’s easy to get carried away after watching repeat episodes of Grand Designs and letting your imagination run riot. Renovating a twelfth-century cottage with reclaimed wood and straw bales . . . easy peasy, right? Alas, this isn’t always the case. So let s1homes […]
We are glad to announce that our new Moving Services page is now live. We know that moving home is a huge decision and you may feel stressed about all the costs associated with it and unsure about what you’ll end up paying. Don’t worry, to help you make your move hassle free and hopefully […]
Congratulations! After years of working your socks off, you’ve saved enough for a deposit. Or perhaps you got lucky and a third cousin twice removed left you a small fortune. However you got here, you’re on the brink of buying your first home and that’s a cause for celebration. As you begin to explore the […]